Serving 626 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sanders Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Sanders Elementary School covers approximately 3.7 square miles in the southern part of Austell, GA, and typically has a drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sanders Elementary School's student population of 626 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
626 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sanders Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanders Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1630 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
56%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanders Elementary School's ranking?
Sanders Elementary School is ranked #1630 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sanders Elementary School often compared to?
Sanders Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hendricks Elementary School, Powder Springs Elementary School, Clarkdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sanders Elementary School?
626 students attend Sanders Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sanders Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sanders Elementary School?
Sanders Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sanders Elementary School offer ?
Sanders Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sanders Elementary School part of?
Sanders Elementary School is part of Cobb County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The principal is good and most of the staffs are really concerned about the students well being.
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